Effect of role-playing on learning outcome of nursing students based on the Kirkpatrick evaluation model.

Background: Evaluation of educational courses is important for estimating the achievement of learning goals and identifying the best way to learn. The present study is an attempt to assess the effectiveness of education through role-playing on the learning outcomes in nursing students based on the Kirkpatrick's evaluation model.

Materials And Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with participation of 74 nursing students at Iran University of Medical Sciences in 2016-17.

Endoscopic electronic record: A new approach for improving management of colorectal cancer prevention.

Digestive endoscopy is currently the main diagnostic procedure for investigation of the digestive tract when a digestive disease is suspected. The use of computers and electronic medical records for the management of endoscopic data are an important key to improving endoscopy unit efficiency and productivity. This technology supports optimal program operation, monitoring and evaluation colorectal cancer screening.

RFID technology in health environment opportunities and challenges for modern cancer care.

Cancers are significant contributors to the mortality and health care expenditures. Cancer can be reduced and monitored by new information technology. Radio frequency identification or RFID is a wireless identification technology.

Standard pediatric oncology data and information technology: necessities for cancer care management.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children and survivors require life time follow-up. There is a growing recognition of the need to base cancer control policies on accurate, detailed and timely information on cancer management and outcomes. Coordination and central documentation ensure quality of treatment and permit clinical and scientific investigations.